GRE Word List

CALLUS

a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark

The meaning of the word callus is a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark.

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WordMeaning
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
beguilehoodwink
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind